SsangYong Korando SE 4x4

TeamThompson
TeamThompson Forum Participant Posts: 3
edited December 2015 in Towcars & Towing #1

Does anybody have this car to tow with ?  and is it reliable ? Should I bye one ?

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  • jillybuck
    jillybuck Forum Participant Posts: 5
    edited December 2015 #2

    Hi we have a Korando SX 2013. Both me and my partner have towed our sprite musketeer TD4 since we changed towcar in May and must say was pleasantly surprised. Our last towcar was a Kia Sportage which always did a good job but we found they have become quite
    expensive, as have many 4x4. Being on a budget found the Korondo 2.0 TD 4 reasonally priced. Rear seats also have different recline position which is handy for those with pet cages. But recomend you buy spare wheel if not 1 as the come with the standard inflation
    kit for flat tyres, not really practical when towing. We also got slighty better fuel consumption. (summer journey from yorkshire to devon) I also think it would be advisable to check if caravan is a match first. Ours is only 22ft and lightweight. I would
    definetaly give it a THUMBS UP .

  • magsem
    magsem Forum Participant Posts: 21
    edited January 2016 #3

    Just purchased a Korando 2.2SE. Not towed with it yet but did a test tow at October NEC show. Test drive the 2.0 version earlier this year. Love the car - practical, efficient and with as many fetures as the Sportage we had before. Would reccomend it.

  • TeamThompson
    TeamThompson Forum Participant Posts: 3
    edited January 2016 #4

    Thank you for your comments . 

  • Colin51
    Colin51 Forum Participant Posts: 18
    edited January 2016 #5

    We've had the 2.0 SE4 for six months and it has covered 9000 truble free miles, towing a Sterling Eccles Sport for over a Half of that. Changed from twd Sportage best move I've done in a long time.

  • scoutman
    scoutman Club Member Posts: 441 ✭✭✭
    edited January 2016 #6

    We have towed with the 2l Korrando since March 2012, so almost four years now. Like the posters above we also changed from a Sportage. Best tow car we've owned for both performance and value, would be interested in whether the 2.2l is an improvement. I would
    say ignore the "badge police" and go for one.

  • grayman
    grayman Forum Participant Posts: 1
    edited January 2016 #7

    Have had a korando 2.0 SE 4 for 12 months and tow bailey  pegasus with no problems  good fuel economy find it be good all round  car give  it a test drive 

  • latham
    latham Forum Participant Posts: 1
    edited January 2016 #8

    Looking at buying korando to tow Bailey Valencia any advice 

  • sapper9238
    sapper9238 Forum Participant Posts: 3
    edited January 2016 #9

    I am also looking at buying a Korando SE in the near future,i have a Kia sportswagon at the moment which is a good towcar but iam having a new caravan in feb/mar and maybe its time to change cars.

  • linedance
    linedance Forum Participant Posts: 3
    edited January 2016 #10

      Hi  all,  I know its not a korando but,  if you want a lot more pulling power take a look at the Rexton.  I own 2015 Rexton W   pullingl a twin and have no worries concerning  weight problems.  Its very smooth and quiet with a comfortable driving position
    for long distances.  Fuel consumption  is average for a automatic.

  • PeterDD
    PeterDD Forum Participant Posts: 9
    edited January 2016 #11

    I also have a Korando SE 4 purchased new September 2015 we have towed quiet a bit so far and I can recommend it much better tow car than my previous vehicle as the engine is very torque at the right speeds and
    fuel consumpsion towing is fine it also has a good kerb weight my car came with a space saver spare as standard and this can get you home until a repair is done however I will buy a full size spare as their is room under the floor. If you buy this vehicle
    i think you will be pleasantly surprised just match the caravan and car correctly we have a 2011 lunar Quasar 544



  • TeamThompson
    TeamThompson Forum Participant Posts: 3
    edited January 2016 #12

    I would like to thank every one for tacking time to cmment on my questinon . I have now bought one.

  • waltersidmouth
    waltersidmouth Forum Participant Posts: 12
    edited January 2016 #13

    Thank you TeamThompson for raising this discussion as it is helping me in deciding on replacing my current car for a Korando.

    Also thanks PeterDD as for your comments as we've recently purchased a 2015 lunar Quasar 544, so its good to hear what you thoughts are of a Korando pulling a lunar Quasar 544.

     

  • Cheekieweerasacal
    Cheekieweerasacal Forum Participant Posts: 9
    edited February 2016 #14

      Hi  all,  I know its not a korando but,  if you want a lot more pulling power take a look at the Rexton.  I own 2015 Rexton W   pullingl a twin and have no worries concerning  weight problems.  Its very smooth and quiet with a comfortable driving position
    for long distances.  Fuel consumption  is average for a automatic.

    Write your comments here...I am about to trade my korando in for a rexton (need the 7 seats plus extra tow capacity)

    I noticed in tow car reviews that rexton gets marked down for a poor performance in the lane change test & reviewers report that it has a poor ride qality ( you feel every bump)

    what do you think about this?

    Im toying with the idea of getting spring assistors fitted to try and help this?

  • PWLawrence
    PWLawrence Forum Participant Posts: 3
    edited February 2016 #15

    We bought a 14 plate Korando ELE4 back inAugust last year, and so far been impressed when towing the Caravan. We got our first caravan in April last year which is a new Swift Celebration 554, but we had to tow it with our 10 year old Honda Accord.  The Honda
    was ok to drive but it only had a 1500kg limit.  Was going to use my work van but it got written off before we picked up the caravan last year, so we looked around during the summer when we found ours at a local Kia dealer funny enough. 

  • Cheekieweerasacal
    Cheekieweerasacal Forum Participant Posts: 9
    edited February 2016 #16

    Well we bought our Rexton & cant wait to tow our caravan with it, once we do at 600 miles & put our Alco tow ball on it.

  • tigerman
    tigerman Forum Participant Posts: 39
    edited February 2016 #17

    Hi. I have driven ssangyong vehicles for towing many years and they have never let me down...however I was not sure going down in size to the korrando with my van would be the same. This was short lived when my car dealer offered me one with a tow bar for
    as long as I wanted to tow my van..I wasn't greedy just had it for a day to tow my unicorn lll just like my other cars tows like a dream.....so anyone not sure find yourself a car dealer and ask to use it for a day. It will put your mind at rest.....Good tow
    car.......David

  • Metheven
    Metheven Club Member Posts: 3,987 ✭✭✭
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    edited February 2016 #18

    Good contender in the small/mid SUV class, good torque at 400nM. But two different pages on specs on the UK site show the Auto as 400nm and the other as 360nm torque, as if the max torque output has been reduced because of the limitation of the Auto box. Undecided

  • Colin51
    Colin51 Forum Participant Posts: 18
    edited February 2016 #19

    Good contender in the small/mid SUV class, good torque at 400nM. But two different pages on specs on the UK site show the Auto as 400nm and the other as 360nm torque, as if the max torque output has been reduced because of the limitation of the Auto box. Undecided

     

     

    The Korando was the CC towcar of the year 2014 in the under £16000 class. SsangYong cars did well in last years tests.

    The new 2.2 engine is quoted at 400nm across the range, the 2.0 engine is 360nm and is still used in the in the Korando Sport pickup. The 2.2 Euro Vl engine was introduced late last year.

  • WayneBrayshaw
    WayneBrayshaw Forum Participant Posts: 1
    edited February 2016 #20

    Really helpful post this......

    Seriously considering one of these based on both price and towing capacity. Have to admit, i've never heard of them and my 'badge stigma' was making me nervous!

    Thanks All!

  • Cheekieweerasacal
    Cheekieweerasacal Forum Participant Posts: 9
    edited February 2016 #21

    Really helpful post this......

    Seriously considering one of these based on both price and towing capacity. Have to admit, i've never heard of them and my 'badge stigma' was making me nervous!

    Thanks All!

    Nip down to your nearest ssangyong dealer & test drive a few models. You will be surprised, as for badge stigma you will get over it. You get a lot of car for your money with ssangyong cars and a 5 year limitless warranty.

  • Metheven
    Metheven Club Member Posts: 3,987 ✭✭✭
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    edited February 2016 #22

    Having difficulty 'linking' so gave up Happy

  • HarleyDave
    HarleyDave Forum Participant Posts: 150
    edited February 2016 #23

    Just started another thread on same lines as this,lazy so and so I am should have searched.Thinking of buying a Korando

  • HarleyDave
    HarleyDave Forum Participant Posts: 150
    edited February 2016 #24

    Any Korando owners know where I can get a dog guard from?

  • Cheekieweerasacal
    Cheekieweerasacal Forum Participant Posts: 9
    edited February 2016 #25

    Check with your local ssangyong dealer

    There is a dog gaurd available

    Not sure if it fits the korando though

     

  • HarleyDave
    HarleyDave Forum Participant Posts: 150
    edited February 2016 #26

    Dealer knows of no dog guard made for the Korando,guess not enough demand by likes of Travall to make one

  • Colin51
    Colin51 Forum Participant Posts: 18
    edited February 2016 #27

    Dog guard £90.

    http://www.ssangyonggb.co.uk/pages/new-ssangyong/korando-details

  • HarleyDave
    HarleyDave Forum Participant Posts: 150
    edited February 2016 #28

    Thankyou very much for that link,it lists a dog guard for a Korando but it is for a Rexton or a Turismo.Don't cry

  • sapper9238
    sapper9238 Forum Participant Posts: 3
    edited March 2016 #29

    Hi all, i have bought a new ssangyong korando se 2.2 earlier this month and i'm very pleased with it,not had chance to tow with it yet as our new caravan won't be ready till middle of april,can't wait to fetch it,we have already booked a 2 night break away
    in it to get used to the new layout.Happy caravanning to you all.Cheers.

  • Cheekieweerasacal
    Cheekieweerasacal Forum Participant Posts: 9
    edited March 2016 #30

    Hi all, i have bought a new ssangyong korando se 2.2 earlier this month and i'm very pleased with it,not had chance to tow with it yet as our new caravan won't be ready till middle of april,can't wait to fetch it,we have already booked a 2 night break away
    in it to get used to the new layout.Happy caravanning to 

     

    You will enjoy towing with the Korando

    Just remember to turn the automatic wing mirror folding off when you have the caravan mirrors on 

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited March 2016 #31

     .....

    Just remember to turn the automatic wing mirror folding off when you have the caravan mirrors on 

    That's the problem I have with my Merc ...... it's faster to remove them though rather than find the right menu to turn them off on the dash cluster, though I happened to discover that if I lock the car with the passenger door open, then the mirrors don't
    fold.

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